Vivmark Residential Launches as One of the Country's Leading Real Estate Companies

AvalonBay Communities (AVB) Stock: $70B Vivmark Merger Completed Set for NYSE Trading Debut

TLDR AvalonBay and Equity Residential complete their $70B Vivmark merger deal today. Vivmark Residential starts NYSE trading under VMRK on August 18, 2026. Vivmark controls more than 184,000 apartments across its combined portfolio. Vivmark starts with $4.4B in housing...

Vivmark Residential Merger: EQR Slides 2.3%, Slicing $4 From Legacy AVB Value

ARLINGTON, Virginia, August 17, 2026, 12:11 EDT — US cash markets are trading. Equity Residential shares were down 2.3% at $64.47 in midday trading.The exchange ratio of 2.793 shares placed the value of each previous AvalonBay share at approximately $180.06.Each shareholder vote received 99% approval from the votes cast. The creation of Vivmark Residential (NYSE:VMRK)…

Vivmark Residential Launches as One of the Country's Leading Real Estate Companies

ARLINGTON, Va. & CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE: AVB) and Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) today announced the completion of their merger of equals, creating Vivmark Residential (NYSE: VMRK). Vivmark Residential is expected to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the ticker symbol VMRK at the opening of trading on August 18, 2026. Vivmark Residential is now one of the country's leading real estat…

Vivmark Becomes Largest U.S. Apartment REIT

Vivmark is emerging as the largest U.S. apartment REIT after a historic merger, boasting 184,000 units and a $70B value.